The Clarinet BBoard

The Clarinet BBoard The C4 standard

New Topic | Go to Top | Go to Topic | Search | Help/Rules | Smileys/Notes | Log In

Previous Message | Next Message

Re: Crossing the break

Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2019-01-16 17:00

First.....DON'T think of it as a "break."

Also, I would try other notes first besides a "running start" at "B" natural. Try just playing your "C" (thumb and first three fingers of the left hand)......nice long note, good volume, good sound. Then, as you play, open the register key and simultaneously push MORE air through the horn. At some point you should get a "G" to pop out. From there you can try just moving down (placing fingers down of the right hand), or doing the same long note (only next lower note and popping up......."Bb" to "F").

Bottom line is that playing the upper register is just a matter of developing the "feel" of playing up there, which is using a bit more "push" of air.

And........seek out some help (lessons) from either a local teacher or a better clarinet student at school who is willing to help. It will save you some re-learning down the road to be shown the correct way to do stuff the first time.

..................Paul Aviles

Reply To Message | Avail. Forums | Flat View

Newer Topic | Older Topic

Topics